US Bridges

Lrd Emerson RD over Yellow River

Poor

Burnett County, Wisconsin · 0.3M N JCT Cth X · Structure no. B07004200000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Emerson RD over Yellow River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Emerson RD over Yellow River in Burnett County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLrd Emerson RD
CrossesYellow River
Location0.3M N JCT Cth X
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates45.84864, -92.18589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2024)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Emerson RD over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Emerson RD over Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Lrd Emerson RD over Yellow River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Lrd Emerson RD over Yellow River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Emerson RD over Yellow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.